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DE55 DDN

2005 Audi A4

Black Diesel 1968cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

140,756 mi
Last recorded140,756 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Audi A497,860 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE55 DDN
MakeAudi
ModelA4
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,968cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2021 140,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2021 140,756 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall 235/40/18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 134,178 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 134,178 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions not tested misfire (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 128,583 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2019 128,583 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 124,301 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front tyre slightly perished

Pass 5 Apr 2017 116,637 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 111,126 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2015 106,568 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 103,312 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 100,592 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 95,238 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 86,837 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 79,283 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 57,174 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2008 57,174 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Nov 2008 56,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Audi A4?

Based on 7,096,957 MOT tests across 571,801 vehicles.

76.1%
Pass Rate
7,591
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
571,801
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 231,238
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 97,478
Brake hose excessively deteriorated 97,376
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 84,223
Registration plate lamp not working 78,638
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DE55 DDN is a 2005 Audi A4 in Black with a 1,968cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2005 Audi A4 models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.5% with a typical mileage of 97,860 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Audi A4 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 231,238 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DE55 DDN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Audi A4 typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 21 years old, this Audi A4 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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DE55 DDN is a 2005 Audi A4, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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